The DPM appreciates Oman’s constructive, principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Photos: File
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on Thursday to discuss the regional situation and called for restraint and immediate de-escalation in the Middle East.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after US and Israeli airstrikes last month assassinated Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior officials, triggering a wave of retaliation from Tehran and widening the conflict across the region. In response to the attacks, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in several Gulf countries, significantly expanding the scope of the confrontation.
Pakistan’s leadership has since stepped up its diplomatic efforts to play its role in managing tensions, particularly between Iran and the Gulf states.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke to Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi @badralbusaidi to exchange views on the serious and evolving situation in the Middle East and the wider region.
DPM/FM appreciated Oman’s… pic.twitter.com/iXl8P7SUJi
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 12, 2026
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, the two leaders exchanged views on the serious regional developments and the wider security implications for the Middle East and surrounding areas.
“Dar appreciated Oman’s constructive and principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation,” MOFA said.
He also expressed solidarity with Oman following the recent attacks on the country and reaffirmed Pakistan’s position calling for restraint and a diplomatic approach to resolve the crisis.
The statement added that the deputy prime minister also reiterated Pakistan’s support for international and regional initiatives aimed at easing tensions.
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The killing of Khamenei has opened a new chapter of escalation and instability in the Middle East. To reduce tensions. Last week, in a briefing to ambassadors of several countries, FM Dar said that Pakistan was closely monitoring the regional situation and working to reduce tensions through diplomatic efforts.
He added that Pakistan was closely monitoring developments in Iran, with all efforts focused on easing tensions, calling the situation “extremely delicate”.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah also said that Pakistan was acting as a mediator between Saudi Arabia and Iran to defuse tensions.
